tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16274281574282170052024-03-13T14:28:05.896-07:00JadeMingmei DesignsDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.comBlogger442125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-13580552814979226842012-12-23T06:05:00.001-08:002012-12-23T06:05:56.841-08:00Polka Dotted Teacher Gifts...Don't forget the teacher's this holiday season! You may remember last year that I had a few of these made for my girl's teacher's. This year I decided to make them myself due to being overseas and limited resources for these types of cups. I was able to find these little gems at the local exchange and they're approx. 20 oz. or so...can we say LOTS of coffee?! I like to think that chocolate is the 'new black' and it goes with just about any BRIGHT colors...hence the pink and neon green I chose! <br />
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Filled with Crystal Lite Lemonade packets! I added the shredded kraft paper to keep the packets from sliding around. I didn't photograph the back, but there is a special note slipped in from the girls. I gave them each the prompt 'I'm thankful for my teacher because...' and I'm so proud that each chose to write their own individual, yet special messages for their teachers.<br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-57675638474170830912012-12-23T05:53:00.000-08:002012-12-23T05:53:39.773-08:00It's A Girl Banner + Tips...I've been working like a 'busy bee' these last few weeks before Christmas! So since I have a few new creations and some helpful tips to share, I'll be brief because I plan on posting several tonight...squeezing it all in before the New Year! First up is this festive and girly, shower banner!<br />
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I had originally started out with an argyle pattern, and even after I stamped all 10 banner cards in argyle, I decided it just wasn't working for me! I went back to my 'stamping board' and came up with this little number...POLKA DOTS! If you've followed my blog for even a short period, you'll find me using polka dots A LOT! They're so versatile and stripes are also a great compliment to polka dots! For the top border I 'scrunched' up some crate paper(party streamer paper!) and glued it down with a 1 inch strip of certainly celery cs. On top of the cs, I used a chocolate circle border and strategically cut it just so...evenly spaced out for room to add a few rhinestones!<br />
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For the lettering, I tried something NEW! Normally on my banners I use regular old cs for the lettering...not today! I knew I had some espresso chocolate vinyl in my stash so I thought I'd give it a whirl! I have to say, I may start using this a whole lot more than cs now! It goes on smooth and I don't have to double matte the letters like I normally would with regular cs. If you're not comfortable sticking the vinyl on 'blindly', you can use line contact paper like I did below with the 'G'. Letters with a lot of curve can sometimes be tricky to get on straight and I can't tell you how many times I've had to re-cut letters! Go with the contact paper...especially with extra curvy fonts.<br />
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Sweet little embossed star!<br />
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A quick tip! When you're punching holes in the banner cards, simply put 2 cards 'back-to-back' and you'll get evenly lined up holes for every card. Once you have 2 cards punched, use 1 as a guide for the next card and so on and so forth!<br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-10850725802542441032012-12-05T04:45:00.000-08:002012-12-05T04:46:41.719-08:00Camo-themed Baby Shower...There is a FIRST for everything...including camo for a baby shower! I wasn't sure where on this island I would even find anything 'camo-themed'! Luckily with a little ingenuity and a great printer, I was able to make my very own camo paper! Sure I could have ordered some, but this custom request needed a quick turn around and it everything came together wonderfully in a very short amount time! <br />
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Detail shot of the banner. I used my Cricut to cut the letters and a star embossing folder on the bashful blue cardstock. Letters are raised with foam tape and coated with Crystal Effects for a glossy shine...we've talked about this in a prior post where I use 'obscene' amounts of Crystal Effects...LOL!<br />
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Simple and clean design for the diaper cake! Had the oppurtunity to try out my new chevron embossing folder too. Crystal Effects on the monogram as well.<br />
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First time for candy bar wrappers too! I printed these wrappers on vintage creme cardstock and score on the 4 edges. The cardstock provided a nice wrapper 'casing' that is very sturdy, more so than traditional, thin wrappers. What an exciting way to celebrate a baby on the way! Congrats to Melissa & Christopher.<br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-86554444571825600092012-12-05T03:37:00.002-08:002012-12-05T04:49:15.605-08:00Festive Joy Banner...Tah-da!!! I know, I'm a little late posting 'as promised', but I've been busy with life in general, and my sis-in-law is in from Tokyo so we are playing with babies and catching up! With out further ado, I finally have a few minutes to post my new Joy banner! I love these rosettes and they are really easy and simple to make! This is the first vertical banner I've made and it's a nice change from always doing my traditional horizontal banners! Gotta switch it up every now and then, right?! <br />
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This door is so 'sterile'...especially with no window! I think I'm going to dress her up often! The angle of the pic also makes the banner appear smaller than it really is. Each rosette is approx. 8 in. in diameter. <br />
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If you've been following along on FB with the 'sneak peeks', this is where I felt something was missing and added the gold doilies behind the always artichoke card stock. The doilies added just the right amount of depth to the letter circles without being overbearing.<br />
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Thought I'd share this quick tip on how to line up your rosettes on the ribbon! I used my self-healing mat that I've used for sewing. It's a larger mat so it allows you to turn either way and works great for longer banners. I'm going to try this design again, either for a Valentine banner or maybe even a Spring theme! Happy Crafting! <br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-28476863848827235832012-11-27T06:02:00.000-08:002012-11-27T06:02:24.136-08:00Jolly Star Tags...Mini Tips!Tags, tags, and more tags! I have to admit, sometimes working with a smaller medium is just as fun, if not more, than making a card! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy all things paper crafting, but sometimes with a smaller work area, your main design can really POP! So today I'm sharing these fun tags along with some tips for working with larger focal points that may slightly hang off your smaller cut of paper. Follow along my crafty friends! <br />
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Love this color combo! It's a nice break from the traditional Christmas colors. Anyhow, I knew I'd be using larger die cuts and my card stock would slightly hang over my paper base, so I needed to add some extra support as to not bend my thinner card stock. I remembered in my stash of supplies that I'd purchased some super thin chipboard coasters and they are just the correct thickness to run through my Big Shot. You don't want to go too thick on the chipboard otherwise it 'flakes' on the edges when cut...not too mention your die cutting machine will be REALLY upset with the added stress due to thickness!<br />
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The chipboard cut like buttah! Once you have all your chipboard cut, you can now apply your choice of card stock directly over the chipboard. Any adhesive will do, but I prefer Tombo because it has a nice thin applicator on top to reach the tight areas as well the tips of the stars. Easy peasy, right?! <br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-17103013109168921492012-11-16T02:38:00.000-08:002012-11-16T02:38:39.328-08:00Tag Time x's 2...Festive and jolly, but not much holly...to be found in Japan! After living here a few months, it's evident to me that the 80's never left this island. If fact, the 80's thrive here, along with all the tacky tinsel and holiday decor you may remember from your childhood! For the most part, I do love it, but you will NOT catch me in a neon green shirt or hair scrunchies any time soon, but the 80's music I will always LOVE!<br />
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Anyhow, aside from my 'flashback' moments, today I'm sharing more festive Christmas tags! I used a lot of Crystal Effects here as well as foam tape for 3-D effects. <br />
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Hello there Rudolph! I added the red glitter strip at the last moment and I love how it accentuates the sentiment.<br />
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Sweet mittens! Colored these with my Copic markers.<br />
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Lovely birdies! You cannot see in the photo here, or at least it's hard to tell, but the birds are stamped and cut out with a die. I also cut out the same die shaped birds from thin chipboard so they are 'raised off' the tree branch.<br />
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Great detail shot of what Crystal Effects can add to your art work. It adds a nice shine, right? It took me some time to use Crystal Effects correctly. After a few tries of overloading when I poured and numerous air bubbles, I've been using it for years now and absolutely love it! It's important to let it dry COMPLETELY before running your fingers over it...unless you want to give gifts of fingerprints...it's best to let it dry overnight before touching.<br />
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Snowflake dies with Martha Stewart snowflake glitter! YUMMY!<br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-40756680303140724672012-11-14T16:53:00.002-08:002012-11-14T16:53:50.702-08:00Peppermint Candy Tutorial...It's beginning to look A LOT like Christmas! At least at my crafting station it is...the weather being in the 70-80's...not so much! It still puts me in a crafty mood and I was really excited to try something new for my tags this year. Follow along and I'll show you how I made some easy-peasy candy tags!<br />
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SO pretty and glitter-y! I love the 3-D effect the twine gives to the candy. The candy twists on the ends are made with my small SU! heart punch.<br />
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Here we go! I've showed all the steps here...looks tedious, but I promise it's 'easy as pie'!<br />
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Step 1: Punch out a 1 1/4 circle and cover with double sided tape. My tape does run over onto the table, you may not want to do this, but I prefer this method because it holds my circle in place as I wind the twine around and around. To find your center point, use a circular piercing mat, place your punched circle right on top and VOILA, you can punch a center dot with your piercer.<br />
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Step 2: Once your circle looks like a candy, pull up gently from the table. I used a small pair of mustache scissors that I keep in my tool box...these scissors are great for fine detail cutting as well! You can simply fold under the excess tape tabs onto the back.<br />
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Step 3: You can certainly stop here if you want to keep the 'soft threaded look', but I really wanted to achieve a shiny piece of candy. I love SU! Crystal Effects for many reasons and I use it often! Squeeze a generous amount over your candy and let dry overnight. Once your candy is dry, the Crystal Effects not only makes your candy shiny, but it also helps keep a nice BIND of all the twine. <br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-84420960956610344002012-10-31T07:24:00.001-07:002012-10-31T07:25:43.182-07:00Glitter...So Much Glitter!What's a Mom to do for a little girl who's just GOT to have red glitter shoes for her Dorothy costume, yet you KNOW full well you will not find a pair here...in her size?! Well, once again we 'make-do'! We searched high and low for the REAL Dorothy shoes but when I saw my 6 year old prancing around in her Old Navy RED flip flops, I knew I could work some Mommy ingenuity and make good use of that over sized bottle of red Martha Stewart glitter I bought years ago! Yes, YOUR crafty/hoarding side can totally relate to me here, right? We gathered our supplies and headed out on the balcony. <br />
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VOILA! The E6000 provided ample and smooth adhesive coverage and the glitter went on smoothly. I did let them dry overnight and washed down the excess glitter in the sink. There were no issues with glitter rubbing off or shedding...SCORE! She ran around all day with these on and they stayed PERFECT! <br />
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My posse! This is a daytime party with Daddy's work and boy was it HOT! <br />
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There's just something pretty awesome about 'aircraft trick or treating', right? This was such a special treat for the kids and they hopped from plane to plane, and then back again for a second round. These are the planes my hubby started out on when he first joined the MC. They are old REALLY old and these are headed for the scrap yard and being replaced with new, more modern aircraft. Fun and bittersweet day for sure! <br />
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Happy Halloween!</div>
Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-51268783167079004332012-10-26T00:20:00.001-07:002012-10-26T00:27:04.004-07:00Making Do With What I've Got...Living abroad now, I really have to 'make-do' with the supplies I've got on hand. Case in point, I REALLY needed black glitter paper for my Halloween banner...what's a crafty girl to do?! My sweet SU! lady(HEY, Susan!) recommended a few options and since I have a few sheets of the SU! silver glitter paper the 'inking' option is what I chose! This can get a little messy, so have plenty of wipes or moist towelettes on hand for clean-up! The lighting is terrible in the first pic, but follow along you'll see the difference in color tones. <br />
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I used a sponge tip and Hybrid Palette Ink for this project. I'd probably stay clear of regular ink dies as it's not going to stick to the glitter paper as well and probably just smear right off. Here you can see the BIG difference between what I started with and how it turned out after I applied the ink. Now, you won't get a super dark black, but more of a vintage black which I think is just as fitting for Halloween. You will still get a great twinkle/sparkle even through the ink. <br />
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Here are all my letters(cut with the Cricut)and as you can see it does get messy, but just have a scrap paper pad when inking because you will go off the edges. I'm really pleased with how well the ink took and I would definitely try it again. Just a little advice if you're impatient(like me!)be sure to break out your embossing heat gun and do a quick pass-over to 'set' the ink. <br />
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<span id="goog_375457161"></span><span id="goog_375457162">Happy Crafting! Dawn ;)</span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-28086511668153577502012-10-21T04:50:00.002-07:002012-10-21T04:50:27.108-07:00Stamp Organizing Filing System...Ack, achoo, achoo! This blog sure has acquired a large amount of dust in my posting absence! So much so it took an Act of God, my sister, to help me 'hack' back into my account. Blogger support is great, but when it only comes in Japanese, it's not much help now, is it? Anyhoo, after about an hour on the phone and setting and re-setting passwords, I'm back in business!!! I plan to do a post about our journey to Japan, but that has quite a few more pics and time that I will share at a later date ;) While I've had plenty of downtime to catch up and re-organize after the move, I really wanted a simple way to get my stamps cataloged so I'm not having to pull out each individual CD case to see what stamps were where! VOILA!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gueRrHRfFI8/UH-JdQNu63I/AAAAAAAAD9A/msis7WCDtDs/s1600/IMG_0579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" nea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gueRrHRfFI8/UH-JdQNu63I/AAAAAAAAD9A/msis7WCDtDs/s320/IMG_0579.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
I went through all of my stamps by manufacturer. No rhyme or reason, other than I just wanted to keep them together by brand. I saved the stamp images directly from each respective website. Once all my images were gathered, I printed them with the 4x6 option so I could get 4 per page. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m2CFgxT0NEI/UH-JkLFWiOI/AAAAAAAAD9I/9Wl9ffYnY3g/s1600/IMG_0580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" nea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m2CFgxT0NEI/UH-JkLFWiOI/AAAAAAAAD9I/9Wl9ffYnY3g/s320/IMG_0580.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
With the stamps sets where I only had a few, like these Tim Holtz, I just used the image guide from the stamp set and copied it on my printer.<br />
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Nice and organized! After all was said and done, I realized I wanted to add one more thing! I'm now going to go back and add a colored doton the spines for those sets that have matching dies. I won't even share my die drawer, it's screaming to be cleaned!! When we packed up i just threw everything in my plastic storage bins even it if shouldn't have been! I just wanted to protect everything from damage in the long trip over! <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f3gl55KG-5A/UH-J2RHrLFI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/AOVAmNzHzFc/s1600/IMG_0585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" nea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f3gl55KG-5A/UH-J2RHrLFI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/AOVAmNzHzFc/s320/IMG_0585.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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Yes, life is easier with just this one simple change! I flip through my binder for images, see the coordinating number, then go over to pull out exactly what I need!</div>
Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-5000573940502809082012-01-05T05:45:00.000-08:002012-01-05T06:35:30.193-08:00Vinyl Tutorial and Updates...You know it has been some time since you logged into your blog when you cannot remember your password and have tried every combination! As you can see, I did finally get in! The break from blogging was much needed as it's been very busy around here with company, the holidays, morning sickness, and SURPRISE news of a move in our future. I also felt with as long as I've been blogging, my posts were getting very repetitious to write out etc. Maintaining a blog requires a lot of work behind-the-scenes and although it appears they may be quick to type up and share, they can become time consuming and overwhelming. That being said, I will try my best to update regularly here on the blog as much as I do on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/JadeMingmei-Designs/139240886120737">Jademingmei FB </a>page. Facebook has made it very easy to post a quick pic and if you ever have any inquiries, it's a much quicker response!<br /><br />We have a busy year ahead of us! Pregnancy is going well and Jack is an aspiring gymnast in the womb. We are 25 weeks along now...only 99 days to go as of today! On top of baby coming, the military has also given us our 'eviction notice' to move this summer. We were not expecting to go anywhere and felt very settled in our home so with overwhelming excitement(took a while to sink in!) and somewhat bittersweet feelings, our family is headed to Japan this summer. I know once we get there and settled, it will be a wonderful experience for not only us, but the girls and baby as well. I do plan to continue all my craftiness when we move abroad and suspect I will be seeing LOTS of Hello Kitty in my future...ha!<br /><br />Anyhoo, during my blogging break I decided to start dabbling in vinyl on my Cricut. I must confess(you can too!) here that I've had this machine for several years but never used it as much as I thought I would. Quite frankly, my husband has used it more than I have and he uses to cut reflective vinyl for decals etc. If you've never used reflective vinyl, its pretty cool as it 'glows' when light reflects off of it....hubby made me an EGA(Marine Corps symbol of the eagle, globe, and anchor) for the back window of our van and I love it! For all of my latest projects I only use matte or glossy vinyl...the finish only differs for if you're using it on inside/outside projects. I certainly prefer the matte over glossy any day, but I'm learning to like both! Below I've shared a quick tutorial on my new 'Welcome' sign that I put on yesterday...yup, that quick and simple!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-63p7MByMJ0c/TwWqHxeK5ZI/AAAAAAAAD8g/LWZqKe19Zjc/s1600/IMG_8249.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694144354395547026" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-63p7MByMJ0c/TwWqHxeK5ZI/AAAAAAAAD8g/LWZqKe19Zjc/s400/IMG_8249.jpg" /></a> Step 1: Before you install any vinyl, make sure you clean all surfaces of dust and dirt. I just eye-balled it here to see how placement would look before completely pressing down my transfer tape.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_C4elgEaZng/TwWp-eQY4uI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/sTlXNqGUYaQ/s1600/IMG_8254.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694144194618647266" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_C4elgEaZng/TwWp-eQY4uI/AAAAAAAAD8Y/sTlXNqGUYaQ/s400/IMG_8254.jpg" /></a> Step 2: You can buy grid or non-grid transfer tape, but I will tell you this, go with grid! You can purchase transfer tape by the roll or sheet...I've cut mine down to 12x12 sheets(same size as my Cricut cutting mat) for easier placement...here I'm using a 12x6 cut size...cut your transfer tape to the size of your vinyl as not to waste too much! While 'Welcome' was cut and still sitting on my Cricut cutting mat, I simply laid my transfer tape over it using the grid blocks to keep it nice and straight. Since my transfer tape was 6 inches in the middle, I lined the up with the lead line in my glass window(finger pointing to it).<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--XOBFmikpl0/TwWp-Ao41vI/AAAAAAAAD8I/CRcN8-ab_T0/s1600/IMG_8255.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694144186668340978" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--XOBFmikpl0/TwWp-Ao41vI/AAAAAAAAD8I/CRcN8-ab_T0/s400/IMG_8255.jpg" /></a> Step 3: Press transfer tape slowly onto your door. I used a spatula from my Cricut tool kit but a CC or ruler works just as good! Once you have the bubbles worked out you can press more firmly.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7kjzMtlSxLA/TwWp9TpKoRI/AAAAAAAAD78/ytxgb0FE8_o/s1600/IMG_8256.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694144174589911314" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7kjzMtlSxLA/TwWp9TpKoRI/AAAAAAAAD78/ytxgb0FE8_o/s400/IMG_8256.jpg" /></a>Step4: Time to peel off! When you go to peel back the transfer tape, be sure to pull back slowly! <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CsGZED_34uM/TwWp9HxbGEI/AAAAAAAAD7s/-GJIFVN6zg8/s1600/IMG_8260.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694144171403319362" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CsGZED_34uM/TwWp9HxbGEI/AAAAAAAAD7s/-GJIFVN6zg8/s400/IMG_8260.jpg" /></a>Step 5: Voila!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K7-py_QGT_Y/TwWp828JMTI/AAAAAAAAD7k/EoDN8trX0Ds/s1600/IMG_8262.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694144166884880690" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K7-py_QGT_Y/TwWp828JMTI/AAAAAAAAD7k/EoDN8trX0Ds/s400/IMG_8262.jpg" /></a> I really love this gold matte vinyl! If you didn't want to put the vinyl directly on your paint, you could always opt for putting it on the window above or also your glass storm door. I had considered putting it on the storm door at first but figured since the sun never shines directly on my door, I wouldn't have to worry about fading or painting my door anytime soon.<br /><br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br />Dawn ;)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-50260092124258521352011-11-10T06:17:00.001-08:002011-11-11T06:32:59.245-08:00Little Firecracker Trio...Today's post is full of stamping, but anything other than a card. These 3 plaques were inspired by a 4th of July card post I did over the summer. Much like a card front, the layout is adhered to a wooden plaque that is approx. 1/8 inch thick and I did have to take out the power tools to drill the holes for the country wire. Once the paper is adhered, I went around the edges with a sanding block to smooth out the rough edges and clean up the excess glue and paper that may try to hang on. I stamped directly onto the patterned paper with MFT's-Little Firecracker, CTMH-tree, and the fence is a die from PTI. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ykqa15dezmE/Trvde5MIceI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/XOM-bWd43eg/s1600/IMG_7874.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 249px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673371678420791778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ykqa15dezmE/Trvde5MIceI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/XOM-bWd43eg/s400/IMG_7874.jpg" /></a> A great gift to make up that can be left out year round! I took this photo out back on my little spruce tree and then I thought if I cut the wood down into smaller squares, oh what cute ornaments this would make???!!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-twVKIGG7wgU/TrvdeqJsl1I/AAAAAAAAD7M/lELMNsWMRSc/s1600/IMG_7729.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673371674384045906" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-twVKIGG7wgU/TrvdeqJsl1I/AAAAAAAAD7M/lELMNsWMRSc/s400/IMG_7729.jpg" /></a>Glittery sparkler!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hdBQ4-wQXe4/TrvdeRP7jPI/AAAAAAAAD68/jlLghQkYJ4E/s1600/IMG_7732.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673371667699305714" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hdBQ4-wQXe4/TrvdeRP7jPI/AAAAAAAAD68/jlLghQkYJ4E/s400/IMG_7732.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gqUhpml_J-k/TrvdecOdgTI/AAAAAAAAD60/fjPIZN0zgAk/s1600/IMG_7743.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673371670645932338" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gqUhpml_J-k/TrvdecOdgTI/AAAAAAAAD60/fjPIZN0zgAk/s400/IMG_7743.jpg" /></a>Happy Crafting!<br />Dawn ;)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-59370857942850470422011-11-08T06:16:00.000-08:002011-11-08T06:32:04.490-08:00Christmas Milk Carton Boxes...I desperately needed a break from moving furniture and supplies around so I played with these little milk carton boxes last week. If you own the SU! milk carton die, you'll REALLY love that you can make a much larger box vs. the single milk carton. If you'd like to try it out, <a href="http://www.creativityinprogress.com/blog/2011/01/mini-milk-carton-boxes/">HERE</a> is a great photo tutorial that I followed. You can also create some fancy tops from this tutorial.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j-x2NP3GcbY/Trk6IJKwTmI/AAAAAAAAD6o/mcilp6Sq-Ms/s1600/IMG_7986.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672629117224242786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j-x2NP3GcbY/Trk6IJKwTmI/AAAAAAAAD6o/mcilp6Sq-Ms/s400/IMG_7986.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wPgnVxznOGc/Trk6Ck-FE6I/AAAAAAAAD6c/jhDBeaZ5oBM/s1600/IMG_7991.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 338px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672629021608055714" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wPgnVxznOGc/Trk6Ck-FE6I/AAAAAAAAD6c/jhDBeaZ5oBM/s400/IMG_7991.jpg" /></a> Love the white kraft ink on the night of navy cs. Kraft ink does take some extra time to dry so when I'm using it, I will stamp first then set aside for drying. Once the snowflakes were dry here, I then went back and added clear rhinestones around the entire box. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-egWq6VDNUW8/Trk6CFnUr9I/AAAAAAAAD6Q/27OU2VhBwKA/s1600/IMG_7992.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672629013191110610" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-egWq6VDNUW8/Trk6CFnUr9I/AAAAAAAAD6Q/27OU2VhBwKA/s400/IMG_7992.jpg" /></a> Hellllllllllo Gingie! My favorite little gingergbread (wo)man with a vintage glitter copper border.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2XCEjYTMhvA/Trk6B8dqQvI/AAAAAAAAD6E/BNKyiGBZ-Ng/s1600/IMG_7995.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 381px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672629010734662386" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2XCEjYTMhvA/Trk6B8dqQvI/AAAAAAAAD6E/BNKyiGBZ-Ng/s400/IMG_7995.jpg" /></a> Top view of milk carton box. You may have to fidget a bit to get them to gather but once you tie the ribbon through, it will hold well enough to seal up the bottom of the box.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MWFJA8wOdd0/Trk6BoFEDCI/AAAAAAAAD54/qvjpISYM-BU/s1600/IMG_7997.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672629005262785570" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MWFJA8wOdd0/Trk6BoFEDCI/AAAAAAAAD54/qvjpISYM-BU/s400/IMG_7997.jpg" /></a> Santa's suit!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EhnVs64oS9k/Trk6Bg7Q_CI/AAAAAAAAD5s/QlgeUAQb29g/s1600/IMG_8001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 349px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672629003342642210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EhnVs64oS9k/Trk6Bg7Q_CI/AAAAAAAAD5s/QlgeUAQb29g/s400/IMG_8001.jpg" /></a> Happy Crafting!<br />Dawn ;)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-9190431118542658832011-11-04T19:57:00.000-07:002011-11-04T20:11:59.504-07:00Christmas Wreath Card...It's a chilly evening here tonight! And with the chill, its got me in the spirit to pull out the Christmas stuff...or at least on cards for now! These cards are from a recent Christmas Card Swap I shared in with a local scrap store. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mjuykrGUMuo/TrSmjIGwEnI/AAAAAAAAD5g/wuvnUBcLOaE/s1600/IMG_7918.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 355px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671340953167729266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mjuykrGUMuo/TrSmjIGwEnI/AAAAAAAAD5g/wuvnUBcLOaE/s400/IMG_7918.jpg" /></a> Don't you love those red berry wreaths you see everywhere during the holiday season? I know I do! Although I kept my design fairly simple, I really did want to add this little birdy to the wreath...he's kind of cute dontcha think?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o8jgQS4hqW8/TrSmi2pe87I/AAAAAAAAD5Q/tvB9m5X--rY/s1600/IMG_7921.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671340948481569714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o8jgQS4hqW8/TrSmi2pe87I/AAAAAAAAD5Q/tvB9m5X--rY/s400/IMG_7921.jpg" /></a>I used my copic makers in 2 shades of green for Mr. Birdy and then glossed him over with crystal effects.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hi8fP_tfZI4/TrSmivqqUbI/AAAAAAAAD5I/I4VLbl_qWLI/s1600/IMG_7923.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671340946607460786" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hi8fP_tfZI4/TrSmivqqUbI/AAAAAAAAD5I/I4VLbl_qWLI/s400/IMG_7923.jpg" /></a>In the meantime, posting here on the blog has been slow...much slower than I'd like it to be. I do have a few older projects to share and in between a bumpy pregnancy and attempting to get my studio moved downstairs, I'm not getting anywhere quick! After a fainting spell at the grocery store last week(I KNOW how to make a scene now, don't I????!!!) I've been taking it easy and dabbling in crafting when I'm up for it. I really need to get my mojo back as there are so many cute things I'd like to make. For now, I will continue to share what I've got made up and hopefully some new stuff in between!<br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br />Dawn ;)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-84316388589525916172011-10-31T11:24:00.001-07:002011-10-31T11:36:41.764-07:00Got Goodies???Happy Halloween!! Just a quick post today as I'm just getting in from lunch with my two favorite goblins and I've got to get their costumes accessorized with winter gear tonight! It's super cold here and we are expecting rain...right.around.trick.or.treating.time! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grrrr</span>! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Anyhoo</span>, I took these in today for the girl's classmates. Since I did lots of cute goodies for my oldest, it's only fair to follow tradition with my youngest, Addison. We decided on the milk carton's for her class and I added a simple self-adhesive sticker strip to the sides of the carton. Now, I didn't realize when I started out that they were actually "adhesive", so I wasted quite a bit of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Scor</span>-Tape and then had to go back and re-adhere when they starting falling off...let's just blame that on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pregnancy</span> brain shall we?! The cartons are super tiny(unlike what I had thought!), but you can really pack a punch with the candies. Inside I stuffed some gummy lifesavers and a few pixie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">stix</span> before closing them shut with ribbon. Super simple project I'm sure the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">littles</span> will love!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hAg5z-Glqlc/Tq7oSBMUixI/AAAAAAAAD44/CGFuXLP0qew/s1600/IMG_7941.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 221px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669724377161435922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hAg5z-Glqlc/Tq7oSBMUixI/AAAAAAAAD44/CGFuXLP0qew/s400/IMG_7941.jpg" /></a> Love those monsters on the right!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bYoO950LLu0/Tq7oRqkF7LI/AAAAAAAAD4w/CLVQgojCEsw/s1600/IMG_7944.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669724371087125682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bYoO950LLu0/Tq7oRqkF7LI/AAAAAAAAD4w/CLVQgojCEsw/s400/IMG_7944.jpg" /></a> For my Gracie bug who is 7, we needed something a little "older" in style. I took about 8 pixie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">stix</span> and wrapped them in a 5 inch cello bag. They are tied off with ribbon and I added a simple "spooky treats" tag.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KVGX3d9WT44/Tq7oRZJ1zjI/AAAAAAAAD4k/nGUoXtIYXrM/s1600/IMG_7948.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 341px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669724366413614642" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KVGX3d9WT44/Tq7oRZJ1zjI/AAAAAAAAD4k/nGUoXtIYXrM/s400/IMG_7948.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-igcl7tCxPhw/Tq7oRCg8S2I/AAAAAAAAD4Y/C3OVEPhdqks/s1600/IMG_7953.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669724360336493410" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-igcl7tCxPhw/Tq7oRCg8S2I/AAAAAAAAD4Y/C3OVEPhdqks/s400/IMG_7953.jpg" /></a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-34764554430031340882011-10-06T04:31:00.000-07:002011-10-06T04:53:10.903-07:00SU! Swap Stockings Galore...Before I get started on today's post, I'd just like to say a little 'thank you' for your comments on the sketchbook post. The sketchbook really is a great tool when your sitting there 'stumped', got all your supplies out, and no where to go! I did in fact make myself one as well, but she is a little bland...just the plain ol' clear binder. When I have some free time, I think I will dress her up a bit!<br /><br />Now, on to today's post! It might be a little premature to be posting Christmas stuff here(because I still have some cute Halloween ideas yet to share!), but I really was super excited to try out the new SU! stocking die! The size of the stocking is larger than I thought and I really like that. There are several dies I have by SU! and I will be honest, they are much smaller in person than when I see them on blogs etc. The wonderful thing about this larger stocking die is that you can make banners with it too! This stocking collection is for a SU! Swap coming up this weekend.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XuG29UL_7qg/To2SslvQgII/AAAAAAAAD30/hyHXu9nZnMU/s1600/IMG_7908.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660341601416806530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XuG29UL_7qg/To2SslvQgII/AAAAAAAAD30/hyHXu9nZnMU/s400/IMG_7908.jpg" /></a> I immediately thought of a gift card option and knew I had to try it! To create the stockings, you will need to cut out 2 stockings...1 in patterned paper for the front, 1 for the kraft paper in the back. Those 2 pieces together will create your pocket to hold the gift card. The Window Punch from SU! makes the perfect slot to slide your gc inside(I used my library card to ensure the pocket was just the right size!)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aNL2RjKkdjo/To2SsmvRvlI/AAAAAAAAD3s/lu6MiMKakws/s1600/IMG_7888.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660341601685323346" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aNL2RjKkdjo/To2SsmvRvlI/AAAAAAAAD3s/lu6MiMKakws/s400/IMG_7888.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2UPGyC7gDcY/To2SsZ3SPYI/AAAAAAAAD3k/hdw0Q9kLIZ0/s1600/IMG_7892.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660341598229249410" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2UPGyC7gDcY/To2SsZ3SPYI/AAAAAAAAD3k/hdw0Q9kLIZ0/s400/IMG_7892.jpg" /></a> Love, love, love these textured paper leaves! These leaves come in a large pack loaded with leaves of different sizes at Mike's. The red Dew Drops(Poinsettia Jar) were glued on with SU! Crystal Effects. Patterned paper is from the paper pack O' Christmas Tree. After I assembled the stockings, I wanted to add just a bit more glitter with my Stickles Vintage Copper. The glitter lines really POP with the bright Christmas colors.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R4bt8orcHIA/To2SdVqTCkI/AAAAAAAAD3c/bq-y2sZENWw/s1600/IMG_7897.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660341339402996290" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R4bt8orcHIA/To2SdVqTCkI/AAAAAAAAD3c/bq-y2sZENWw/s400/IMG_7897.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7EEldmSWsxk/To2SdefsEUI/AAAAAAAAD3U/DTFt20hxJIc/s1600/IMG_7900.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660341341774418242" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7EEldmSWsxk/To2SdefsEUI/AAAAAAAAD3U/DTFt20hxJIc/s400/IMG_7900.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WxcgdefpY6s/To2SdP5wy7I/AAAAAAAAD3M/eKuEKnyjNgI/s1600/IMG_7902.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660341337857248178" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WxcgdefpY6s/To2SdP5wy7I/AAAAAAAAD3M/eKuEKnyjNgI/s400/IMG_7902.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zMeP9_UGapE/To2Sc9TccYI/AAAAAAAAD28/yWOuYgUz1mQ/s1600/IMG_7906.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660341332864692610" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zMeP9_UGapE/To2Sc9TccYI/AAAAAAAAD28/yWOuYgUz1mQ/s400/IMG_7906.jpg" /></a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-7383891856127393092011-10-03T06:35:00.000-07:002011-10-03T07:00:47.956-07:00Creating Your Own Sketchbook...Hello breezy Monday! I woke up to some pretty chilly air this morning, but not quite ready to crank the heat on just yet. Fall has to be the best season for me...changes in temp, the leaves changing colors, and getting cozy by the fire...how could you NOT love it?!<br /><br />Today I'm sharing a sketchbook that I created for my dear friend <a href="http://createdbydonnak.blogspot.com/">Donnak</a>. Her birthday was not too long ago and her gift had to be handmade! Between the both of us, we could open up a paper crafting shop, so because she has every supply out there, I thought creating a sketchbook would be perfect! The paper I selected is from The Blossom Song Pack. Lots of pretty papers in this pack and subtle glitter galore.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XrvzkG1-Un0/Tom60I5ftwI/AAAAAAAAD20/BYI0L_pbD8Q/s1600/IMG_7678.jpg"><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 188px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659259811672340226" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XrvzkG1-Un0/Tom60I5ftwI/AAAAAAAAD20/BYI0L_pbD8Q/s200/IMG_7678.jpg" /></a> I bought a 1 inch clear binder and cut my papers to size, then slipped them inside the clear pockets.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5QV0K4y4s4s/Tom6tacr2vI/AAAAAAAAD2s/xbNew_khEcQ/s1600/IMG_7684.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 87px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659259696124254962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5QV0K4y4s4s/Tom6tacr2vI/AAAAAAAAD2s/xbNew_khEcQ/s200/IMG_7684.jpg" /></a> Since this binder will probably be displayed on a bookshelf, it needed to have have a spine title as well. Letters were stamped with a PTI alpha set and then I used my circle punches to punch out and matte.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-13_Crq5CxWI/Tom6tPNU6QI/AAAAAAAAD2k/SzQFZyyZAsQ/s1600/IMG_7686.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 88px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659259693107046658" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-13_Crq5CxWI/Tom6tPNU6QI/AAAAAAAAD2k/SzQFZyyZAsQ/s200/IMG_7686.jpg" /></a>On this inside flap, I printed off a Verve gift certificate and did a little simple stamping down the side.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y7R-oJU2r2Q/Tom6syUXp_I/AAAAAAAAD2c/b9eLgcV8GuU/s1600/IMG_7690.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 178px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659259685351958514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y7R-oJU2r2Q/Tom6syUXp_I/AAAAAAAAD2c/b9eLgcV8GuU/s200/IMG_7690.jpg" /></a>Inside the contents are put in page protectors and I printed off a few years of sketch designs from <a href="http://vervestamps.com/mojo/Mojo2009Sketchbook.pdf">Verve</a> and <a href="http://4363034930358930840-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/tayloredexpressionsimages/pdfs/TESketchBook.pdf?attachauth=ANoY7cp0Z819BT6vi4KA-WkMJvv4xEHNfrqqXd8LzN9cMYRnR3YGUtWI2mJr-cemvt8zrmLZSMtdRrcpFEoioElVxaAKu2VaGCRIbotcwEQg3PpIjdzjyKT6BlgPCEYUsl-GjRtlc_UEB_YfW7Gj91-_YgKJwYxLjPyJSVp5QRAqfbbahAEb0iTDibVYNjWOw4yoQvGjcuLfaXAoKA_sWZKdra4zrevvBVa6Dw161sKKJjfxwt1pRlo%3D&attredirects=0">Taylored Expressions</a>. These are free printables and I was sure to add some extra page protectors so Donna can always add more at a later date.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nc06I2zJxSk/Tom6skqRy4I/AAAAAAAAD2U/ywoP5PSbK-o/s1600/IMG_7692.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 156px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659259681685752706" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nc06I2zJxSk/Tom6skqRy4I/AAAAAAAAD2U/ywoP5PSbK-o/s200/IMG_7692.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d2TjhMpdbe0/Tom6stRdN1I/AAAAAAAAD2M/rWLHK5BSqCA/s1600/IMG_7694.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 174px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659259683997562706" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d2TjhMpdbe0/Tom6stRdN1I/AAAAAAAAD2M/rWLHK5BSqCA/s200/IMG_7694.jpg" /></a> Happy Crafting!</p><br /><p>Dawn ;)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-86096065544098873042011-09-27T10:49:00.001-07:002011-09-30T09:57:43.366-07:00It's Cleaning Day!!!!!!!!Whew! This has been long overdue and I've finally gotten around to taking pictures of items I'd like to clear out of my studio. All purchases are on a 'first come, first serve' basis. Most items can be shipped, those that cannot will be noted. Preferred payment is Paypal, but this papercrafting fanatic will accept cash for local pick-ups as well ;) All prices are labeled and do not include shipping rates(unless noted)...those items to be shipped will be done so by priority boxes/envelopes only...I will be sure to let you know how many stamp sets can fit into either an envelope or box at the time of purchase. All stamps are used(unless noted) and may contain staining. The staining in no way compromises the image when stamping. If you have any inquiries, please email me: <a href="mailto:madscrapper24@yahoo.com">madscrapper24@yahoo.com</a><br /><br />Since this is a 'first come, first serve' basis, please email me first with the item title(s) in the subject line of your email...'Cuttlebug Folders' etc. And we will make payment/pick-up arrangements.<br /><span style="color:#6633ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">1. SU! Think Big-$5.00 SOLD</span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span><br /><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ONA9gJjvaq8/ToIO54cPfBI/AAAAAAAAD2E/_s52kPb1bqU/s1600/IMG_7849.JPG"><span style="color:#6633ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 152px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657100469496937490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ONA9gJjvaq8/ToIO54cPfBI/AAAAAAAAD2E/_s52kPb1bqU/s200/IMG_7849.JPG" /></span></a></p><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#6633ff;">2. SU! Floral Set--$6.00</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IqKCj10Oo7g/ToIO3vZUKUI/AAAAAAAAD18/ynnv5Ku249Y/s1600/IMG_7847.JPG"><span style="color:#6633ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 168px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657100432709003586" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IqKCj10Oo7g/ToIO3vZUKUI/AAAAAAAAD18/ynnv5Ku249Y/s200/IMG_7847.JPG" /></span></a><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">3. SU! Terrific Tulips-$8.00 SOLD</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fCPccn9OJbg/ToIO3doGk6I/AAAAAAAAD10/4SAm-BghaGU/s1600/IMG_7845.JPG"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 146px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657100427939189666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fCPccn9OJbg/ToIO3doGk6I/AAAAAAAAD10/4SAm-BghaGU/s200/IMG_7845.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">4. SU! Fun Fillers-$3.00</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jRSitQ9Nduw/ToIOmG5j2xI/AAAAAAAAD1s/y3NYQYhONz8/s1600/IMG_7844.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 168px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657100129780620050" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jRSitQ9Nduw/ToIOmG5j2xI/AAAAAAAAD1s/y3NYQYhONz8/s200/IMG_7844.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">5. SU! Wild Rose-$10.00</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FITCgRrD0yA/ToIOl14ghjI/AAAAAAAAD1k/bHUAbWLXFYg/s1600/IMG_7842.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 127px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657100125212804658" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FITCgRrD0yA/ToIOl14ghjI/AAAAAAAAD1k/bHUAbWLXFYg/s200/IMG_7842.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">6. SU! All in the Family-$12.00</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NS-rC8crH7w/ToIOl28VqEI/AAAAAAAAD1c/KonolPvOztc/s1600/IMG_7840.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 144px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657100125497305154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NS-rC8crH7w/ToIOl28VqEI/AAAAAAAAD1c/KonolPvOztc/s200/IMG_7840.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">7. Crafty Secrets--Kewpie Dolls-$6.00</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9OcpBMIUpr0/ToIOlWmvmEI/AAAAAAAAD1U/j0JNlKkrmBM/s1600/IMG_7834.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657100116816795714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9OcpBMIUpr0/ToIOlWmvmEI/AAAAAAAAD1U/j0JNlKkrmBM/s200/IMG_7834.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">8. Crafty Secrets-Chef/Dinner Set $6.00 SOLD</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BL5QNv3sOag/ToIOlDs-nwI/AAAAAAAAD1M/t_Q3DsNpcpY/s1600/IMG_7832.JPG"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 156px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657100111742672642" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BL5QNv3sOag/ToIOlDs-nwI/AAAAAAAAD1M/t_Q3DsNpcpY/s200/IMG_7832.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">9. Crafty Secrets Angels-$5.00</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--tJqcOhoTJg/ToION--J5QI/AAAAAAAAD1E/u9UrFiFw3VM/s1600/IMG_7830.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 142px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099715335546114" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--tJqcOhoTJg/ToION--J5QI/AAAAAAAAD1E/u9UrFiFw3VM/s200/IMG_7830.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">10. Karen Lockhart Cupcake Stand-$4.00</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-51VkiC1VJmw/ToIONuCEHbI/AAAAAAAAD08/I9-pdGURLr4/s1600/IMG_7851.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099710788541874" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-51VkiC1VJmw/ToIONuCEHbI/AAAAAAAAD08/I9-pdGURLr4/s200/IMG_7851.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">11. Inkadinkadoo Chandeliers-$5.00</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jZTxqLYFCvY/ToIONZvZn_I/AAAAAAAAD00/q2gGCWTwCYg/s1600/IMG_7778.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 110px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099705341550578" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jZTxqLYFCvY/ToIONZvZn_I/AAAAAAAAD00/q2gGCWTwCYg/s200/IMG_7778.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">12. My Favorite Things Easter Set-$5.00</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gY6sTcAGEmo/ToIONXIE0gI/AAAAAAAAD0s/p7YPMa9A_44/s1600/IMG_7774.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 172px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099704639738370" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gY6sTcAGEmo/ToIONXIE0gI/AAAAAAAAD0s/p7YPMa9A_44/s200/IMG_7774.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">13. Papertrey Ink Iconic Images-$15.00(20.00 shipped) Brand New with Box!</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zhGC43JU0js/ToIONDSgppI/AAAAAAAAD0k/uDTFE8c-i8o/s1600/IMG_7768.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 184px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099699314796178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zhGC43JU0js/ToIONDSgppI/AAAAAAAAD0k/uDTFE8c-i8o/s200/IMG_7768.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">14. Lot of Prima Flowers(jars are filled to the brim!)-$45.00 with Jars-60.00 SOLD</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m48mX9pOaX0/ToINt5U6CFI/AAAAAAAAD0c/LzQ-O9PMtYc/s1600/IMG_7827.JPG"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 158px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099164064548946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m48mX9pOaX0/ToINt5U6CFI/AAAAAAAAD0c/LzQ-O9PMtYc/s200/IMG_7827.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">15. Papertrey Ink-Favor-it 2 die-$12.00(includes shipping!) SOLD</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fwcc1qhFikU/ToINtqUsg1I/AAAAAAAAD0U/jT0ykJ5_n_g/s1600/IMG_7776.JPG"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099160037131090" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fwcc1qhFikU/ToINtqUsg1I/AAAAAAAAD0U/jT0ykJ5_n_g/s200/IMG_7776.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">16. SU! Bravo Burgundy Ink Pad-Brand new-$4.00 SOLD</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KqWezNesQcc/ToINtbltOtI/AAAAAAAAD0M/vTNkHToa7l4/s1600/IMG_7787.JPG"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 163px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099156081949394" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KqWezNesQcc/ToINtbltOtI/AAAAAAAAD0M/vTNkHToa7l4/s200/IMG_7787.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">17. Full Jar of Robins Nest embellies--Silverbelles--$4.00</span> SOLD</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-toozSJvxQ5M/ToINtXTDRvI/AAAAAAAAD0E/pOb_YU0gbxw/s1600/IMG_7837.JPG"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 158px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099154929960690" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-toozSJvxQ5M/ToINtXTDRvI/AAAAAAAAD0E/pOb_YU0gbxw/s200/IMG_7837.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">18. Soldering Kit--Complete and with plenty of extras! $45.00($55.00 with shipping)</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NLmls2Yhyko/ToINtFpCVqI/AAAAAAAADz8/oJGZNIutRiU/s1600/IMG_7790.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 138px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657099150190335650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NLmls2Yhyko/ToINtFpCVqI/AAAAAAAADz8/oJGZNIutRiU/s200/IMG_7790.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">19. Lot of Punches-Su! and EK success--willing to separate if need be--$8.00 each</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fxsYqSGGVJs/ToINK1gJCjI/AAAAAAAADz0/VEZvt3dBRA0/s1600/IMG_7786.JPG"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657098561742506546" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fxsYqSGGVJs/ToINK1gJCjI/AAAAAAAADz0/VEZvt3dBRA0/s200/IMG_7786.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">20. Scor-pal--Still in great condition, I would reccomend purchasing a new bone file as mine as been well used, but still works! ONLY $8.00(local pick up only!) SOLD</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SCgocGVwqSY/ToINKj47jdI/AAAAAAAADzs/AX1zMBn9uuo/s1600/IMG_7764.JPG"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 175px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657098557014642130" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SCgocGVwqSY/ToINKj47jdI/AAAAAAAADzs/AX1zMBn9uuo/s200/IMG_7764.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">21. Cuttlebug Lot--Still in great working condition with lots of extras here! Only selling because I recently purchased a Bigshot. SOLD</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LS_sSA2otB0/ToINKbJLbRI/AAAAAAAADzk/4vt9NgnT9jM/s1600/IMG_7770.JPG"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657098554666872082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LS_sSA2otB0/ToINKbJLbRI/AAAAAAAADzk/4vt9NgnT9jM/s200/IMG_7770.JPG" /></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">22. Lot of 3 Cuttlebug Folders-$6.00 SOLD</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4AHuU-4heCM/ToINKRdmmaI/AAAAAAAADzc/fDP6yF2DuOc/s1600/IMG_7853.JPG"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 144px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657098552068184482" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4AHuU-4heCM/ToINKRdmmaI/AAAAAAAADzc/fDP6yF2DuOc/s200/IMG_7853.JPG" /></span></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pzgSLsoJ0YU/ToINKDd16TI/AAAAAAAADzU/N_dCXdeAJfI/s1600/IMG_7856.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 112px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657098548311091506" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pzgSLsoJ0YU/ToINKDd16TI/AAAAAAAADzU/N_dCXdeAJfI/s200/IMG_7856.JPG" /></a> This is what I've got for now, but I'm sure as I purge more of my room, I will add them here! Don't hesitate to email if you have any questions!</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Thanks,</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Dawn ;)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-39916231015066726772011-09-25T07:16:00.000-07:002011-09-25T07:41:20.705-07:00Baby Shower Gifts...Even though the ol' blog was empty in posts, I certainly stayed busy behind the scenes the past few months. Today's post is another special request for baby shower gifts. Since the shower was being held at The Wilmington Tea Room, I knew I had the perfect teapot set for the occasion.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k-ypxMOuquE/Tn84tqoAfUI/AAAAAAAADzM/0r4m8zwjocI/s1600/IMG_7564.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656302014187994434" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k-ypxMOuquE/Tn84tqoAfUI/AAAAAAAADzM/0r4m8zwjocI/s400/IMG_7564.jpg" /></a> I hadn't realized until now, that these colors actually match my banner as well! The colors are pulled from the shower invitations and I used several different stamp sets to create my own patterned paper. First off, we started with a notebook for the mom-2-be. The notebook is for the shower gift thank-yous and maybe later she can use the extra pages to write down all the 'firsts' of baby's year before she transfers them into a baby book.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bY6uUgEscfE/Tn84tvlDLBI/AAAAAAAADzE/GPLICdruKDU/s1600/IMG_7546.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656302015517764626" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bY6uUgEscfE/Tn84tvlDLBI/AAAAAAAADzE/GPLICdruKDU/s400/IMG_7546.jpg" /></a> Prima flowers, grosgrain chocolate ribbon, and button accent.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N3mZZmQlGFQ/Tn84tVOZXsI/AAAAAAAADy8/mtH98HyL0Tw/s1600/IMG_7543.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656302008443428546" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N3mZZmQlGFQ/Tn84tVOZXsI/AAAAAAAADy8/mtH98HyL0Tw/s400/IMG_7543.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nl52JWg14Ec/Tn84tKEskOI/AAAAAAAADy0/IE5D0Q5O9FE/s1600/IMG_7544.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656302005449953506" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nl52JWg14Ec/Tn84tKEskOI/AAAAAAAADy0/IE5D0Q5O9FE/s400/IMG_7544.jpg" /></a> Love the teapot notebooks! Without any intention here, I used this tag die which also looks a lot like a tea bag!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K8Vgo4VK_K4/Tn84UYFNUpI/AAAAAAAADys/WxLFIH-r5xY/s1600/IMG_7553.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656301579713467026" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K8Vgo4VK_K4/Tn84UYFNUpI/AAAAAAAADys/WxLFIH-r5xY/s400/IMG_7553.jpg" /></a> Added a few 'note tabs' on the inside.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qqOl3-HlE68/Tn84UGXqVSI/AAAAAAAADyk/Ow5IGedD3Eo/s1600/IMG_7581.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656301574959027490" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qqOl3-HlE68/Tn84UGXqVSI/AAAAAAAADyk/Ow5IGedD3Eo/s400/IMG_7581.jpg" /></a> A couple of notebooks for the Men who attended. I'm was really pleased with how well the cattails came out. I did not have a 'pond' themed set, so I had to make my own cattails from the SU! small slot punch. I then went back and sponged a cocoa brown ink for my first layer, then back with a darker brown for the outer shading.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mDHTsuw_lR0/Tn84T6T1vKI/AAAAAAAADyc/Mbr0ouPAQOU/s1600/IMG_7584.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 345px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656301571721772194" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mDHTsuw_lR0/Tn84T6T1vKI/AAAAAAAADyc/Mbr0ouPAQOU/s400/IMG_7584.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WJcerFi6oHc/Tn84T0bZPyI/AAAAAAAADyU/HCgjhHf3wVI/s1600/IMG_7588.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656301570142846754" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WJcerFi6oHc/Tn84T0bZPyI/AAAAAAAADyU/HCgjhHf3wVI/s400/IMG_7588.jpg" /></a> The pond looks more realistic with crystal effects! Love that stuff!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q8o5BUvq0dQ/Tn84TooeprI/AAAAAAAADyM/CGVwZpC-Kbw/s1600/IMG_7591.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656301566976501426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q8o5BUvq0dQ/Tn84TooeprI/AAAAAAAADyM/CGVwZpC-Kbw/s400/IMG_7591.jpg" /></a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-88397351488959250462011-09-24T05:18:00.000-07:002011-09-24T05:30:04.857-07:00Custom Frame...Getting to play 'outside the box' today! I really enjoy getting to work on altered projects from time to time and this Alexa frame was a custom order gift I recently finished.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wuSbsOQBWpE/Tn3K75DbUPI/AAAAAAAADyE/2-cSdNo5u88/s1600/IMG_7637.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 353px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655899837323497714" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wuSbsOQBWpE/Tn3K75DbUPI/AAAAAAAADyE/2-cSdNo5u88/s400/IMG_7637.jpg" /></a> Although it doesn't show the shimmer here, Alexa is covered in a shimmery dew drop ink, which gives a nice subtle glitter effect. The matte behind the shimmer purple is SU! Pear Pizzaz, along with the pear strip with polka dots. The bottom half repeats the same scalloped border with a strip of white grosgrain ribbon and accented with clear rhinestones.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZqvlNL6zJSQ/Tn3K7h5P_fI/AAAAAAAADx8/UZ11q14QQdo/s1600/IMG_7640.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655899831106797042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZqvlNL6zJSQ/Tn3K7h5P_fI/AAAAAAAADx8/UZ11q14QQdo/s400/IMG_7640.jpg" /></a>The argyle patterned paper is just a sheet of 12x12 patterned paper and has accented glitter diamonds. Once I had the frame completed, I went back and sponged the shimmer ink along the outer edges as well as the inside edge of the picture window.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iCvG6Kl9RHI/Tn3K7QPNs0I/AAAAAAAADx0/s41ZoD0-3-U/s1600/IMG_7632.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655899826367083330" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iCvG6Kl9RHI/Tn3K7QPNs0I/AAAAAAAADx0/s41ZoD0-3-U/s400/IMG_7632.jpg" /></a>Happy Crafting!<br />Dawn ;)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-26289789014167994492011-09-20T05:38:00.000-07:002011-09-20T05:46:19.091-07:00SU! Fall Swap...Short and sweet post today as I'm finishing up a few custom orders this morning. I recently had another SU! swap and this time the rules called for Fall colors. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R0jcJu30mqY/TniJqkcnLhI/AAAAAAAADxs/SrHk-NchSdo/s1600/IMG_7652.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 343px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654420696594853394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R0jcJu30mqY/TniJqkcnLhI/AAAAAAAADxs/SrHk-NchSdo/s400/IMG_7652.jpg" /></a> There aren't many SU! sets still left in my stash(once I switched over to clear), but I've kept a few old ones and now I'm finding some new ones that I really like(Wicked Cool) too! I've held on to this baroque set and decided it would work perfect with my Fall colors. The layout is a simple one-layer design and then I just added some polka dotted ribbon from May Arts.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5vgeZ4jz1Sk/TniJqUuT0xI/AAAAAAAADxk/ydxk2sLB5ZU/s1600/IMG_7656.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654420692374115090" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5vgeZ4jz1Sk/TniJqUuT0xI/AAAAAAAADxk/ydxk2sLB5ZU/s400/IMG_7656.jpg" /></a><br />Happy crafting!<br />Dawn ;)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-79795068208671435452011-09-17T06:05:00.000-07:002011-09-17T06:27:35.646-07:00Batty Eyes...Another trio of Halloween cards. I used a mix of PTI and SU! sets here to create my 'spooky' look. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j7G-wNWokO0/TnSbowjkOBI/AAAAAAAADxc/vbjbnBW3_yc/s1600/IMG_7715.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653314556787963922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j7G-wNWokO0/TnSbowjkOBI/AAAAAAAADxc/vbjbnBW3_yc/s400/IMG_7715.jpg" /></a> To create my bat squares I used the PTI-Take Three die and it cuts out 3 rounded squares at one time. Then for the yellow matte underneath, I used my CM square punch. The moon is created with my spotted dot set and the bats are from Wicked Cool again. I added some googlie eyes to 'spooky' and adhered it to a strip of black grosgrain ribbon. Super simple, but fun layout.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zEURkvhbOVI/TnSboxfK76I/AAAAAAAADxU/Sjh8HcAxBRk/s1600/IMG_7720.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653314557037965218" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zEURkvhbOVI/TnSboxfK76I/AAAAAAAADxU/Sjh8HcAxBRk/s400/IMG_7720.jpg" /></a> I'm getting ready to load these up into my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JadeMingmeiDesigns?ref=pr_shop_more">Etsy shop</a>...if interested, they will be available in sets of three, one design from each of the three that were featured this week. I'm also working on getting some more candy packaging, tags, etc. in the shop, so stay tuned!<br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br />Dawn ;)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-39682278720099623122011-09-15T04:56:00.001-07:002011-09-15T05:05:34.368-07:00Pumpkin Legs...How's that for a post title?! I love it! I pulled out my stash of Halloween papers and there was a full 12x12 sheet of cut outs and this is what came to mind...'why not put a pumpkin on legs' I thought! The only stamping I did on this card was the sentiment(Wicked Cool--SU!). I decided to add the orange rhinestones for eyes...makes me feel like this kooky pumpkin is watching me on my crafting table...LOL! <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gVMvMSKVW_Q/TnHoP5rGRBI/AAAAAAAADxM/CabR7XGzreM/s1600/IMG_7703.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652554367203951634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gVMvMSKVW_Q/TnHoP5rGRBI/AAAAAAAADxM/CabR7XGzreM/s400/IMG_7703.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MZV7d7179NI/TnHoPtPNuwI/AAAAAAAADxE/sSnbR1FjW1k/s1600/IMG_7713.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652554363865774850" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MZV7d7179NI/TnHoPtPNuwI/AAAAAAAADxE/sSnbR1FjW1k/s400/IMG_7713.jpg" /></a> Happy Crafting!<br />Dawn ;)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-40987470265929819912011-09-13T07:13:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:17:10.008-07:00Spooky Surprise...I realize it has been well over a month since my last post! With all good intentions, sometimes LIFE gets in the way. I've had a very good excuse as to not posting and that is having the wonderful joys of morning sickness! I've been terribly sick with baby #3 and if my instincts are correct, this HAS TO BE THE BOY! I don't remember feeling this ill with either of my girls. My other 2 pregnancies, although a little queasy, were nothing like this one. I'm hoping it passes soon as I've got a few projects I'd like to get going! Needless to say, the whole family is quite thrilled and my 5 year old has given me all sorts of name options, although they are all girl names! Maybe she knows something we don't? We are expecting Baby Chau's debut in April 2012.<br /><br />Anyhoo, I did force myself to sit down and create some fun Halloween cards. This week on the blog I will be sharing several trio's of cards. Today's creations are done with the Wicked Cool set by SU!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rdCLaw5yaWM/Tm9lbOrJIyI/AAAAAAAADw0/psXalDoxZcE/s1600/IMG_7659.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651847575843185442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rdCLaw5yaWM/Tm9lbOrJIyI/AAAAAAAADw0/psXalDoxZcE/s400/IMG_7659.jpg" /></a> I must admit that I've had Really Rust CS in my paper collection and have never, I mean NEVER used it! I cracked open my SU! catty and realized they had used it along with Rich Razzleberry and Pear Pizzaz...I think I can learn to like it now! The Lattice Die(SU!) design is also a new one for me. I cut out the lattice design in Pear Pizzaz and added the Rich Razzleberry CS underneath.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ob62FmzXvC4/Tm9lbPsRHJI/AAAAAAAADws/Spe-z6l0rUM/s1600/IMG_7661.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651847576116337810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ob62FmzXvC4/Tm9lbPsRHJI/AAAAAAAADws/Spe-z6l0rUM/s400/IMG_7661.jpg" /></a> Every witch needs a shiny vinyl hat! The hat is popped up with foam tape and a thin layer of crystal effects was poured over the top.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qXDwenGhnNA/Tm9nTUurP6I/AAAAAAAADw8/yR-Ka-GtxJE/s1600/IMG_7666.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 253px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651849639052918690" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qXDwenGhnNA/Tm9nTUurP6I/AAAAAAAADw8/yR-Ka-GtxJE/s400/IMG_7666.jpg" /></a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627428157428217005.post-75433346395616056012011-08-04T05:23:00.000-07:002011-08-04T05:43:55.699-07:00Owl Cards...Last 'hootie' post of the week! Today I'm sharing some clean and simple cards that all you really have to do is add the owl embellishments. I decided to use the small heart punch on these owls(heart comes within the owl punch), but I'm still not convinced that the red glitter mixes well with the pastels?? Either way, I'm on an owl kick right now...don't be surprised if they spill over to next weeks posts as well! This set may not look familiar for PTI fans, but believe it or not, it's what I received in lieu of 'Say it with Style'...7 one of a kind sentiments...that look nothing like <a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/stamps_sayitwithstyle.html">'Say it with Style'</a>...lol The sentiments were still perfectly usable, and 'hoo' wouldn't love to add a few rhinestones to the lettering?!! I do finally have the replacements, so hopefully I will get to play with those soon!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMcQToV3neA/TjqP5A-y4wI/AAAAAAAADwk/HhTKz2UI4Co/s1600/IMG_7081.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636976093286294274" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMcQToV3neA/TjqP5A-y4wI/AAAAAAAADwk/HhTKz2UI4Co/s400/IMG_7081.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DDxd3EuNmmg/TjqP4qL3MSI/AAAAAAAADwc/x58lys48BCY/s1600/IMG_7086.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636976087167086882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DDxd3EuNmmg/TjqP4qL3MSI/AAAAAAAADwc/x58lys48BCY/s400/IMG_7086.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XuKXErEFEHM/TjqP4W5ITXI/AAAAAAAADwU/201mxGxxhlA/s1600/IMG_7092.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636976081988242802" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XuKXErEFEHM/TjqP4W5ITXI/AAAAAAAADwU/201mxGxxhlA/s400/IMG_7092.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k2suGWSh7ko/TjqP4XDhDJI/AAAAAAAADwM/aZbowz2IVL8/s1600/IMG_7095.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636976082031807634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k2suGWSh7ko/TjqP4XDhDJI/AAAAAAAADwM/aZbowz2IVL8/s400/IMG_7095.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Psc1JSeP9ZM/TjqP4NTFSfI/AAAAAAAADwE/yNodm1oIsII/s1600/IMG_7098.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636976079412742642" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Psc1JSeP9ZM/TjqP4NTFSfI/AAAAAAAADwE/yNodm1oIsII/s400/IMG_7098.jpg" /></a> We are off the beach today! We've got 5 nephews visiting for the week so my house is full of energy that needs to be exerted! Have a splendid weekend and happy crafting!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351804463267491928noreply@blogger.com2